The Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education -
Independence Campus Elementary Education

Undergraduate Elementary Education Overview

For over ten years, Graceland University has offered an undergraduate major in Elementary Education on our campus in Independence, Missouri. In that time, we have graduated almost 400 students prepared to lead rewarding lives in the teaching profession.

Our program has been carefully crafted to create an innovative, flexible and nurturing environment for our students. Since many students are of non-traditional age, we designed our program so that students can work while earning their degree. We have also worked hard to establish partnerships with many of the area school districts so that students can usually find opportunities to student teach in their preferred districts. Of course, quality is always at the forefront of what we do and we are proud that our programs are accredited by NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) whose rigorous standards match the standards of excellence we have.

Our degree offers:

An Iowa undergraduate elementary education licensing degree with endorsements in either Reading or K-8 Mild/Moderate Special Education.

Program Features

• Flexible scheduling allows you to balance work, family, and classes.
• Classes meet one night per week for eight weeks.
• Full-time students take only two classes per eight-week term. A Special Education endorsement may require additional classes.
• Convenient: Graceland University Independence Campus is conveniently located with easy access from major highways and located in the Independence Historic District.
• Small class sizes allow for personal attention to your quality education.
• You may transfer up to 75 credit hours from a community college to Graceland and complete your Graceland baccalaureate degree in just two years.
• Your non-traditional student rate is affordable.

Financial Assistance

Federal and state financial aid is available to those who qualify. To find out if you qualify, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to the United States Department of Education or apply on the website: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Graceland's school code is #001866. To speak with the financial aid representative simply call 1.866.472.2352.

Start Dates

The Elementary Education program begins twice each year in January and August.

Contact Information

To set up an appointment with Jan Jones, the elementary education program director, please call 1.816.423.4745 or email jjones@graceland.edu.